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aeromech
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 Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Last weekend I installed the new water pump
Then this week I replaced the high pressure oil switch because the buzzer and LED's were coming on at cruise. That turned out to be an easy fix at $11.
Next, I'm going to see about doing something to doll this blemish up a bit without spending too much money
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aeromech
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Well, I'm just about done fixing up Tom's Vanagon for his family. Here's a few pics
The side damage was fixed
I replaced a missing front bumper strip
I replaced a broken rear bumper end cap
About the only thing left is another wash and interior cleaning. Tom's granddaughter will be taking the train down from LA on Sunday to drive it back.
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Nice work Gary^^
It looks great. I'm sure Tom's happy your taking care of his VW's for his kiddos.
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aeromech
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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It makes me feel good. Money in the bank doesn’t. I just hope what I have done for them helps. I’d love to end this thread with pics of Toms kids using the Vanagon for a nice trip to Yosemite
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Hikelite
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Great work aeromech
I never liked the boxy look of Vanagons , but I have to admit, they have grown on me over the decades. I point them out to my wife all the time now. That blue one is real pretty. Such a nice color.
I hope Tom's great grandkids get to ride around in it. 
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| Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:33 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Did you ever check the timing?
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Alan Brase
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:25 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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| Hikelite wrote: |
Great work aeromech
I never liked the boxy look of Vanagons , but I have to admit, they have grown on me over the decades. I point them out to my wife all the time now. That blue one is real pretty. Such a nice color.
I hope Tom's great grandkids get to ride around in it. |
Please tell, how did you get the crease out? Did you do the metal work yourself?
The car looks good. Is it a total repaint? I love that color Wolfram grey
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aeromech
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Completing the circle
So yesterday, Tom's granddaughter Kayla arrived by train and took delivery of the Vanagon.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:46 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Righteous, my friend. I hope we get to see pictures of it on a ski trip some day.
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white74westy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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| aeromech wrote: |
Completing the circle
So yesterday, Tom's granddaughter Kayla arrived by train and took delivery of the Vanagon.
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This is what its all about...and so very cool! Once again, my hat goes off to you, sir!
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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| wcfvw69 wrote: |
Nice work Gary^^
It looks great. I'm sure Tom's happy your taking care of his VW's for his kiddos. |
this ^
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71whitewesty
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Fantastic! Tom is smiling down upon you aeromech. 
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Abscate
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Still miss you - tp.
Happy Holidays to the Family for the Season.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Merry Christmas -tp & Family
Aloha
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Coming up to a year. Hope you managed To meet my Dad, Tom. Just don’t go out to lunch with him and offer To split the check ...
aloha
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 6:56 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Still not forgotten. I miss your comforting:
Aloha
-tp
But still enjoy your posts
On edit
"No man who does well by others truly passes, but passes on."
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aeromech
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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Tom was a great guy in many ways. As I approach 63, more and more of my friends will begin dropping off. The race is to see who lives the longest. The prize you get is all your friends are dead.
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notchboy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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| Tom was a great guy in many ways. As I approach 63, more and more of my friends will begin dropping off. The race is to see who lives the longest. The prize you get is all your friends are dead. |
Thanks, Gary for that chipper analogy of what awaits me.  
Off to work I go.
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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| aeromech wrote: |
| Tom was a great guy in many ways. As I approach 63, more and more of my friends will begin dropping off. The race is to see who lives the longest. The prize you get is all your friends are dead. |
Wow Gary, thanks for that uplifting, positive post! LMAO!
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Tom Powell is gone but not forgotten |
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On a happier note I pulled my parking brake today and immediately thought of Tom, if it wasn't for the new bushing he shared with me I'd have to make sure it wasn't going to pop loose, thanks to his generosity my bus stays where I leave it first try every time, a small gift that keeps on giving years later!
Aloha Tom. 
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